The funding round was led by Trident Capital Cybersecurity with participation from existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures.
SANS Institute opens registrations for ‘SANS Gulf Region 2017’
SANS Institute has announced that its cybersecurity training event in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from the 4th to the 16th of November.
ESET introduces Chrome Cleanup
ESET, a global cybersecurity company, has launched Chrome Cleanup, a new scanner and cleaner for Google Chrome designed to help users browse the web ‘safely and without interruption.’
Google to launch advanced Gmail security features for high-risk users
The advanced protection features include an option to require a physical USB security key to connect to a desktop computer before each log-in as a way to verify a user’s identity.
Kaspersky Lab uncovers new zero day exploit
Kaspersky Lab’s advanced exploit prevention system has identified a new Adobe Flash zero day exploit, used in an attack on 10 October by a threat actor known as Black Oasis.
DarkMatter rethinks security for digital society
At GITEX, UAE-based security firm DarkMatter is talking about building cyber resilience and trust as organisations in the Middle East embark on their digital transformation journey.
BlueBorne attack: A closer look at Bluetooth vulnerabilities
In the age of digitisation, it is important to keep abreast with the latest information about the ever changing threat landscape and associated cybersecurity challenges.
Barracuda Networks: Email the biggest enterprise vulnerability
Email security specialist Barracuda Networks has warned against the dangers the enterprise faces as a result of slack security around employee communication.
Check Point showcases centrally-managed security architecture
Cybersecurity firm Check Point is staking its claim in the Middle East region at this year’s GITEX, by seeking to raise awareness around its security portfolio.
Mansour Al Ketbi unites IT teams for $125 billion Mubadala Investment Company
Following the historic merger of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company into a $125-billion-asset behemoth, work needed to …
Kaspersky Lab highlights endpoint detection and response
The company will launch its pilot programme for Kaspersky EDR during GITEX Technology Week 2017.
Report: ME firms risk big bucks in ransomware costs
The average Middle East organisation faces high risk of ransomware attacks, which could cost nearly $1 million, industry experts said …
Mimecast to put spotlight on cloud-based email security
Mimecast, an email and data security company, will discuss how organisations can build a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy for email as part of its participation at GITEX Technology Week.
Thwarting breaches with managed detection and response
By the time data breaches have run their course, it is often too late. The resulting loss of revenue, reputation, …
Fidelis to display Automated Detection and Response offering
At GITEX 2017, Fidelis Cybersecurity aims to demonstrate how its latest platform, Fidelis Elevate, empowers security teams and raises an …
Vantage point: CSO Perspectives Conference
Security Advisor ME hosted its inaugural CSO Perspectives conference in Dubai, last month, bringing together thought leaders to discuss how information security leaders can work towards aligning current strategies with business objectives.
UBF launches threat intelligence sharing group
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has today launched …
Identifying partners’ role in securing IoT
Consulting firm BCG predicts $267B will be spent on IoT technologies, products, and services by 2020. This means intensifying IoT-enabled …
HP Inc. unveils new solutions at global partner event
At HP Inc.’s largest global partner event, HP Reinvent, the company shared its vision for protecting print in the workplace, …
Fortinet spotlights ‘Security Fabric’ for ‘borderless’ enterprises
Fortinet, during its participation at this year’s GITEX, will focus on the extended capabilities of the Fortinet Security Fabric.